# @blonde_atlas on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DcDyQsixALZ
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-15T11:30:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Whitney - Travel Advisor (@blonde_atlas) — https://gondola.cc/blonde_atlas

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Welcome back to Meet Me in the Lobby, where two professional travelers sit down in beautiful hotel lobbies to talk all things travel: where we’re going, what we’re loving and what’s on our radar.

For this edition, we’re at Hotel Café Royal, right in the heart of London, just moments from Piccadilly Circus. Beyond the beautiful lobby, it’s also home to The Green Bar, a great spot for a drink that always feels buzzy, and Cakes & Bubbles for something a little sweeter.

So, what’s on our radar this summer?

☀️ A less obvious side of the South of France
Cassis and Bandol have been particular highlights, along with a beautiful stay at Les Roches Blanches in Cassis. Beautiful coastline, gorgeous hotels and a side of the South of France that still feels a little under the radar.

☀️ St David’s, Wales
An extraordinary stretch of the Pembrokeshire Coast with brilliant walks, beautiful scenery and Whitesands Beach. One of those places that reminds you just how special a UK summer can be.

☀️ London’s exhibition calendar
There is so much happening in London this year, and a few in particular are on our radar:

☀️ Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art at the V&A
☀️ Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style at The King’s Gallery. There’s limited availability for certain dates, so this is one to book ahead.
☀️ The Last Princesses of Punjab at Kensington Palace
☀️ The Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum. Tickets are already very limited, but further releases are planned, so keep an eye out if you missed the first round.

And that’s really only scratching the surface.

For the full edition of Meet Me in the Lobby, head to my Substack, The Heart of Travel, where we’re sharing more of our favourite exhibitions, our summer plans, where we’re going, where we’re staying and a few more things currently on our radar.

#luxurytravel #traveladvisor #cntraveler #traveltips #beautifulhotels

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